There's no need to break the bank to give the gift of fitness. No matter who you're shopping for or what their favorite workout is, it's possible to find a thoughtful and encouraging gift for under $50 [1] — and we've rounded up 22 ideas to prove it.
Portable Electric Juicer
With this portable electric juicer [3] ($33), your green-juice guzzling friend can whip up her favorite fruit and veggie drinks. This juicer features a mini body and USB rechargeable batteries, making it suitable for outdoor activities, traveling, shopping, and any other places someone might need a kale fix.
Pep Talks & Picker-Uppers
This pocket-size manual, Pep Talks and Picker-Uppers [4] ($7), fits perfectly into a gym bag or desk drawer, and it provides sage wisdom and one-liners to inspire anyone who needs a little extra pep in their step.
Monogrammed Yoga Mat
Make someone's yoga practice extra special with a personalized or monogrammed yoga mat [5] ($27, originally $45). This latex-free max comes with a carrying strap and features embroidered letters that will never wear off.
Daily Harvest Ready-to-Blend Smoothies
Give the gift of Instagram-worthy smoothies, nutritious soups, or even ice cream sundaes! Daily Harvest [6] delivers varieties of delicious, whole-food, superfood eats to your freezer. Gift cards start at $25.
Revere Natural Workout Supplements
Revere Natural Supplements Gift Pack [7] ($15) includes two pre-energy packets, one post-cardio, and one post-strength packet.
Gaiam On-the-Go Yoga Mat Carrier
The Gaiam On-the-Go Yoga Mat Carrier [8] ($14) features a streamlined design fit to carry nearly any size yoga mat with quick-release magnetic snaps that make access and storage quick and easy. An internal strap secures your mat, while an outer pocket safely holds keys, wallet, and phone.
Rogue Fitness Wrist Wraps
The Rogue Fitness Wrist Straps [9] ($25) provide additional wrist support anytime you need it, especially anytime you are pressing or going overhead during weightlifting, powerlifting, and Strongman training. Plus, they make you look super legit.
Feetures High-Performance Socks
There are socks, and then there are high-performance socks. Feetures Socks [10] ($12) are most definitely the latter, featuring (feeturing?) power bands of Lycra that provide arch support while hugging the entire foot to prevent bunching or blisters. You'll never go back to random department store socks again.
FootSpa Pro Therapy Combo Pack
The FootSpa Pro Therapy Combo Pack [11] ($15) includes two massage tools perfect for the treatment of plantar fasciitis [12], tired and aching feet, and muscle knots of many kinds that plague many athletes.
ROMWOD Subscription
Based on ancient kung fu techniques that strengthen and open joints, resulting in optimal range of motion (ROM), a ROMWOD Subscription [13] ($14 a month) provides hundreds of 20-minute routines customized to your needs to boost athletic performance and minimize injury.
Run Happy Calf Sleeves
Compression [14] can aid in circulation and speed up recovery, and these Run Happy Calf Sleeves [15] ($30) by Brooks pack an added benefit of bringing some cheeky levity to any grueling long run.
Goodwipes Shower on the Go
For the sweat enthusiast who has to squeeze in workouts on their lunch hour, these individually wrapped body wipes [16] ($10 for a pack of 10 wipes) contain tea tree and peppermint oils to cleanse and revitalize. Each wipe measures 9.5x11.5 inches, big enough to fake a full-body shower before returning to the office.
Flipbelt Gear Belt
Running requires just enough gear (cell phone, car key, ID, Gu packets, etc.) to make pockets not quite big enough, but full-size running belts are oftentimes too cumbersome. Flipbelt [17] ($29) is a perfect compromise. Imagine a double-layered legging waistband with several button-hole-like slots in it, creating a continuous channel where you can stash your gear without having it jostle around. It's the Goldilocks of running belts — not too small, not too big, but just right.
Run Fast Eat Slow Cookbook
Run Fast. Eat Slow. [18] ($18) is the New York Times bestselling cookbook from Olympic marathoner Shalane Flanagan [19] and Chef Elyse Kopecky. Perfect for any runner/foodie in your life, it celebrates whole foods, delicious flavor, and inspiring stories.
Perfect Push-Up Elite
No matter what push-up variation [20] you prefer, the Perfect Push-Up Elite [21] ($30) can help you improve form, decrease wrist strain, and increase engagement. Who's willing to put them to use for a 30-day burpee challenge [22]?!
GuruNanda Aromatherapy Diffuser With Essential Oils
The GuruNanda Aromatherapy Diffuser with Essential Oils [23] ($27) gives any fitness enthusiast an edge for winding down when it's time to relax and revving up when it's time to slay. Available in white, gold, or rose gold, this option also looks chic in any office or home.
Inspirational Temporary Tattoos
Who couldn't use an extra dose of inspiration during a tough workout or race? With this fun pack of 14 Inspirational Temporary Tattoos [24] ($13), you can find let your true badass shine on the inside and outside.
LifeFitness Premium Vinyl Jumprope
Not just for the double dutch days of your youth, jumping rope [25] can torch serious calories in record time. The LifeFitness Premium Vinyl Jumprope [26] ($17) features heavy-duty handles and precision radial ball bearings to provide a smooth gliding motion as you work out.
Qalo Silicone Rings
An active lifestyle can take a toll on your hands — and your wedding ring. With Qalo Silicone Rings [27] ($12 and up), you can choose from a variety of stylish rings that are safe and comfortable, no matter what active adventure you find yourself on.
Blender Bottle Combo Pack
The Blender Bottle Combo Pack [28] ($28) includes a SportMixer Blender Bottle for mixing up protein shakes on the go, as well as a GoStak for stashing an entire day's worth of protein powder [29], supplements, and snacks.
Patagonia Wayfarer Cinch Backpack
The perfect gym bag for the stylish minimalist in your life, the Patagonia Wayfarer Cinch Backpack [30] ($29) features a zippered outer pocket for small valuables and dual strap options to function as a tote or backpack. No other bells and whistles required to enjoy a good old fashioned sweat.
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